This season has seen several new hospitality spaces introduced on match days at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. The opulent Flying Scot and the exclusive Bears’ Lair form the new 1925 Suites, whilst Terrace 22 offers premium comfort in the heart of the fan zone, combining an elevated experience with the energy of a matchday. Completing the line up is the new Clubhouse, a venue designed to bring together the clubhouses from across Scotland to celebrate their shared passion for rugby, as one.

The Clubhouse, which was launched during the recent Guinness Men’s Six Nations match against England in February, is a gastro sports bar offering an informal pre and post-match hospitality experience.

Guests enter beneath rugby posts at the venue entrance, stepping into a space that celebrates grassroots rugby across Scotland. A welcome feature is the stairway, which is decorated with plaques donated by clubs from across the country, recognising the vital role community rugby plays in the game.

Clubs that donated plaques were entered into a competition to win the opportunity to experience the Clubhouse during the Calcutta Cup. Dalkeith RFC was among the successful clubs.

Club volunteers Susy, Jamie, Sean and Marc said on the experience: “We received the notification through that Scottish Rugby were looking for plaques from clubs to be sent in and we didn’t think twice about sending one of ours.  

“It is just so good to see grassroots rugby represented somewhere so iconic, this place is so historic, it’s the home of Scottish Rugby so of course we would want to have our club represented.

“The clubhouse has turned out brilliantly, the food was amazing, and it was such a nice space to be able to watch all the other matches on that day. It had a really lovely, intimate feeling.

“We’re just so thankful to Scottish Rugby, as with all the things we get to do, being able to share that moment with all the coaches and committee was incredible. Our club has been so fortunate to have been recognised through the Community Recognition Awards over the years, so sending in our plaque was a tiny way for us to give back to Scottish Rugby and for our club to play a part in being here at Scottish Gas Murrayfield”  

Ahead of the match against France on Saturday 7 March, 89 clubs had submitted their plaque, with many more expected to complete the display.

Additional nods to the sport come from the rugby balls that adorn the ceiling and create a warm, intimate setting for diners while serving as a constant reminder of the grassroots game at the heart of the sport.

Looking ahead, the Clubhouse will offer hospitality packages for matches at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, as well as special events such as Super Saturday, where guests can enjoy a full day of rugby, entertainment, exceptional food and access to the Clubhouse bar, alongside insights and conversation with Caroline Blair and Johnnie Beattie.

The Clubhouse is also available to book for private and corporate celebrations and events via The Murrayfield Experience.